Have you figured out yet how to differentiate a habitable attic from a story?
STORY. That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above.
ATTIC, HABITABLE. A finished or unfinished area, not considered a story , complying with all of the following requirements:
1. The occupiable floor area is at least 70 square feet (17 m2), in accordance with Section R304,
2. The occupiable floor area has a ceiling height in accordance with Section R305, and
3. The occupiable space is enclosed by the roof assembly above, knee walls (if applicable) on the sides and the floor-ceiling assembly below.
STORY. That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above.
ATTIC, HABITABLE. A finished or unfinished area, not considered a story , complying with all of the following requirements:
1. The occupiable floor area is at least 70 square feet (17 m2), in accordance with Section R304,
2. The occupiable floor area has a ceiling height in accordance with Section R305, and
3. The occupiable space is enclosed by the roof assembly above, knee walls (if applicable) on the sides and the floor-ceiling assembly below.